Volunteers traded in their keyboards and boardrooms for hammers and a construction site during the annual Leaders Build Challenge of Habitat for Humanity OC.
The 48 volunteers joined the pros during the day-long event on West Washington Avenue in Santa Ana were crews are building six townhomes that are approximately 1,430 square feet.
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CJ Bibolet, with City National Bank, clowns around while working on a home at the 17th Annual Leaders Build Challenge of Habitat for Humanity OC in Santa Ana, CA on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Six units are being constructed by Habitat for a June move-in. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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CJ Bibolet, with City National Bank, clowns around while working on a home at the 17th Annual Leaders Build Challenge of Habitat for Humanity OC in Santa Ana, CA on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Six units are being constructed by Habitat for a June move-in. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Five of the six families are helping to build the homes they will move into in late June. A sixth family is being chosen.
Volunteers helped with framing, sheathing, siding and painting before having a little fun playing some construction-related games.
Teams competed driving nails, in XL Pong, an oversized, outdoor version of beer pong, and hatchet throwing.
The annual challenge has helped HabitatOC raise more than $1.8 million, which funds the affordable housing group’s mission.
